The Minstrel Boy Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDEDE FGHGEGGG| The minstrel boy to the war is gone | A |
| In the ranks of death you will find him | B |
| His father's sword he hath girded on | C |
| And his wild harp slung behind him | B |
| Land of Song said the warrior bard | D |
| Tho' all the world betrays thee | E |
| One sword at least thy right shall guard | D |
| One faithful harp shall praise thee | E |
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| The Minstrel fell But the foeman's chain | F |
| Could not bring that proud soul under | G |
| The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again | H |
| For he tore its chords asunder | G |
| And said No chains shall sully thee | E |
| Thou soul of love and brav'ry | G |
| Thy songs were made for the pure and free | G |
| They shall never sound in slavery | G |
Thomas Moore
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